Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 3.53 % change on previous year in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zambia, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zambia stood at 3.53 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 7.93 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.34 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Zambia ranks 5th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.56 % change on previous year | 2.41 % change on previous year | 2.8 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.56 % change on previous year | 3.01 % change on previous year | 3.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.8 % change on previous year | 3.53 % change on previous year | 5.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.18 % change on previous year | 2.34 % change on previous year | 7.93 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 2 South Sudan 5.78 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Central African Republic 4.09 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Niger 4.05 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Burundi 3.52 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Uganda 3.52 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Angola 3.42 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Zambia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5224 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.5281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7611 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 25,577 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 15,424 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 32,895 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 31,579 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 64,474 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zambia was 3.53 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.93 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.34 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Zambia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 5th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.